Little Eden
Gabriel wakes up in the middle of the night trapped in the house of his deceased grandfather. Stumbling through a series of waking nightmares, he...
About the Theatre
Promise Productions is dedicated to creating content that is captivating, thought-provoking and inspiring. We strive to create shows that have meaningful messages and engage our audience in meaningful conversations.
Upcoming Shows
Review: JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Shaw Festival
That belovedly droll English valet of old, Jeeves, has resurfaced to the delight of everyone in the the charming play JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE now onstage at The Shaw Festival. After the recent demolition of the Royal George Theatre in Niagara on the Lake Ontario, the Shaw Festival h…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre
The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences. …
Review: 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE at Bluma Appel Theatre: St. Lawrence Centre For The Arts
Every aspect of 10 Days in a Madhouse, directed by Joanna Settle, exemplified why opera has the power to bring stories to life in ways that no other genre can. Score, libretto, set, costumes, lighting, and vocal and orchestral performances of the highest quality mingled into something that was more …
Review: PUNCH: A NEW MUSICAL - PRESENTED IN CONCERT at Factory Theatre
PUNCH: A New Musical - Presented in Concert is a warm, musical hug to those who feel like they don’t quite belong where they are expected. A favourable mix of originality and familiarity, the production features thoughtfully-crafted music and strong, believable performances.…
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
Based on the terrifying movies written and directed by Oren Peli, the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, now playing at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, holds just as much edge-of-your-seat tension with the right amount of carefully timed jump scares that will keep you excited for more. If you're a…
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed …
Review: WORLD ON FIRE at The Assembly Theatre
On the whole, this intimate and emotionally raw black box presentation was a strong inaugural performance for this company, and I look forward to seeing more fresh grassroots performances from them in the future. …
Review: CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre
What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?…
Review: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE/ERWARTUNG at Four Seasons Centre For The Performing Arts
Even if you are lukewarm to early 20th-century avant-garde music and don’t care for Schoenberg’s serial composition music-baby, you are sure to be won over by the brilliance of these performers and the creative team.…
Review: STRIFE at Tarragon Theatre
Anyone who’s spent ten minutes online in the past decade knows that we live in an age of anger and polarization when it comes to the issues and identities we hold dear. Stories abound about families who can no longer speak to each other or even share a meal, with jagged cracks in the foundations o…
Past Shows
PUNCH - A New Musical - Presented In Concert
PUNCH - A New Musical - Presented In ConcertFrom Andrew Seok (Rosamund, Almost Ever After, The Man With The Golden Heart) comes the story of...
12 Angry Jurors
Toronto Film School's acting students will bring one of theatre's most enduring courtroom dramas to life next month, when their production of 12 Angry Jurors...
People of the City
Step into a Toronto story brought to life, told through improv. People of the City is Bad Dog Theatre’s Armando-style show where real Torontonian stories...
Holiday! An Improvised Musical Comedy
Back for its 3rd year, Holiday! An Improvised Musical is inspired by Stephen Sondheim’s Company, with this one-of-a-kind musical party entirely made up on the...
Hypothetical Baby
A Nightwood Theatre production in association with The Howland CompanyWritten by Rachel CairnsDirected by Courtney Ch’ng LancasterIn Hypothetical Baby, Rachel Cairns mixes data and drama...
HOOKUP
Attention, singles! Forget awkward dating apps and overpriced dinners—this Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a night of hilarity, spontaneity, and maybe even a little romance....
Chorelord: Oops All Couples
The live game show where comedians compete in silly and ridiculous tasks—with a Valentine’s-themed twist!After sold out shows across the city, the Chorelord (Brandon Hackett)...
Holiday! An Improvised Musical Comedy
The holidays are here, the gifts are wrapped, the tree’s sparkling, and the fruitcake has found its annual re-gifted home. Now all that’s missing is...
I Don't Even Miss You
Non-binary computer programmer Basil (they/them) wakes to a new world and devastating loss. Using live music, dance, and video, I Don’t Even Miss You is a bold...
Sam Sferrazza's Work-in-Progress & Johnnie McNamara Walker's The Heterosexuals
A one-night-only Pride Month double-bill featuring two of Toronto’s funniest gays / gayest funnies!Work-in-Progress by Sam SferrazzaFor comedian Sam Sferrazza, there are some implicit rules in...
Iggy Beamish
What happens to the life of the party once the party’s over?Charming trainwreck Iggy Beamish officiates straight weddings for a living while avoiding the reality...
An Incomplete List of All the Things I'm Going to Miss When the World is No Longer:
An Incomplete List of All the Things I'm Going to Miss When the World is No Longer: is a cutting-edge, Queer pop musical that takes a...
James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie
James & Jamesy: Easy as PieThese titans of physical comedy are returning to the Toronto Fringe on their North American Tour. A pie… A face... How...
JAWBONE
Personal Life - FailedProfessional Life - FailedSocial Life - Non existent All that is about to changeJawbone is a provocative, bold, dark comedy about a...
Anatomy Of A Dancer: Tribute To The Life Of A Song And Dance Man
In this homage to one of North America's most influential performers, Gene Kelly's life and career are reinterpreted for the 21st century stage. Everyone knows...
Hooked
Through contemporary and jazz movement, Hooked looks at seven characters and how they function with their own increasingly addictive dependencies. It explores the possibility of...
Silly Billy
Silly Billy (noun; informal) 1. a silly or foolish person 2. someone who acts in a dim-witted way, whether by accident or on purpose 3....
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The Audition Comedy Bar (9/04-9/18) |
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Left of Centre Fest. Harmony United Church Hall (8/14-8/16) |
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síofra Red Sandcastle Theatre (6/17-6/28) |
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Matilda - Worms BNZ Theatre (7/01-7/04) |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Meridian Arts Centre (10/04-10/04) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Brantford, ON The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (3/16-3/16) |
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1920's Walking Around in a Dream - Toronto Fringe Factory Theatre Mainspace (6/30-7/12) |
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Above The Hospital Weyni Mengesha Theatre (7/02-7/11) PHOTOS |
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The Bean Marsh Street Centre (6/23-6/26) |
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Little Eden Factory Theatre (7/02-7/12) |